Saturday , 14 November 2026

Sao Paulo FC vs Fortaleza EC, Serie A 2021 REGULAR SEASON

Campeonato Brasileiro Serie A · 2021
Sao Paulo FC
0 – 1
Full Time
Fortaleza EC
Sat 17 Jul 2021 · 20:00 UTC HT 45' · FT 45'
Joao Rojas 36' Y
Joao Rojas 37' Y
Leo 41' Y
Leo 43' Y
Y 45' Titi
Antonio Galeano 67' Y
Y 72' David

Overview

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Sao Paulo FC vs Fortaleza EC — Serie A .

Standings

# Team P Pts
1 CR Flamengo 34 76
2 SE Palmeiras 34 73
3 Cruzeiro EC 34 60
4 Fluminense FC 34 57
5 CA Paranaense 34 54
6 EC Bahia 34 53
7 CA Mineiro 35 51
8 RB Bragantino 34 47
9 Santos FC 34 47
10 Sao Paulo FC 34 44
11 Botafogo FR 34 42
12 Coritiba FBC 34 42
13 CR Vasco da Gama 33 41
14 Mirassol FC 35 41
15 SC Internacional 34 38
16 EC Vitoria 34 38
17 SC Corinthians Paulista 34 37
18 Gremio FBPA 34 37
19 Clube do Remo 34 29
20 Chapecoense AF 33 21

Head-to-Head

5
4
5
Sao Paulo FC 14 games · Avg 1.8 goals Fortaleza EC
Last 5 meetings
2021-07-17 Sao Paulo FC 0–1 Fortaleza EC 2020-11-14 Fortaleza EC 2–3 Sao Paulo FC 2020-08-13 Sao Paulo FC 1–0 Fortaleza EC 2019-10-05 Sao Paulo FC 2–1 Fortaleza EC 2019-05-12 Fortaleza EC 0–1 Sao Paulo FC

Recent Form

Sao Paulo FC
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
17 Jul Fortaleza EC H 0–1 L
10 Jul EC Bahia H 1–0 W
08 Jul SC Internacional A 2–0 W
04 Jul RB Bragantino H 1–2 L
01 Jul SC Corinthians Paulista A 0–0 D
27 Jun Ceará SC A 1–1 D
Fortaleza EC
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
17 Jul Sao Paulo FC A 1–0 W
11 Jul SC Corinthians Paulista H 1–0 W
07 Jul América FC H 4–0 W
03 Jul CA Paranaense A 1–2 L
30 Jun Chapecoense AF H 3–2 W
27 Jun Gremio FBPA A 0–0 D

Key Stats

43% Both Teams to Score
H2H (14 games)
29% Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
26% Clean Sheets
Sao Paulo FC this season

Goal Timing (This Season)

Sao Paulo FC
0-15
5/2
16-30
4/4
31-45
8/6
46-60
–/11
61-75
7/2
76+
4/7
■ Scored ■ Conceded

Top Scorers (This Season)

Sao Paulo FC
Jonathan Calleri 10 G 2 A
Luciano 9 G 1 A
Artur Guimaraes 4 G 1 A
Ferreira 4 G

Events

Match Events

  • 0' The referee blows the starting whistle. The fans are roaring. The teams are ready for the match. São Paulo FC is hosting Fortaleza EC for another epic battle.
  • 5' Fortaleza EC is showing some good football. However, Fortaleza EC are ready to play back every minute. It might result in some problems for the home side. The game will hardly remain goalless.
  • 10' will be watching from the dugout nervously. His São Paulo FC side need to improve if they are to claim all three points.
  • 15' Brazil international Yago Pikachu has been a key figure this campaign — 2 goals and 2 assists in the Array this season.
  • 20' A moment of individual brilliance could settle this. Both teams are waiting for that decisive action.
  • 25' The tempo has dropped considerably in the last few minutes. will be considering his options from the bench.
  • 30' Romarinho has been one of the livelier players on the pitch with 0 goals to his name this season.
  • 35' Spectators do not have much to choose from both teams. The sides had several scoring chances but they still need a bit more than just a sight of a goal.
  • 36' The referee calls foul for Joao Rojas. He receives a Yellow card.
  • 37' A moment of madness from Joao Rojas on 37 minutes earns him a Yellow card. Sao Paulo FC will be frustrated.
  • 41' The referee calls foul for Leo. He receives a Yellow card.
  • 43' Sao Paulo FC receives a Yellow card for a hard tackle on 43.
  • 45' The referee does not hesitate — a Yellow card for Titi on 45 minutes.
  • 50' A quiet spell here at . Fortaleza EC seem content sitting deep and soaking up pressure.
  • 55' Both teams are passing the ball around with high level of urgency. Fortaleza EC needs to do something about it to get closer to the goal.
  • 60' It is a cagey affair so far. São Paulo FC in their trying to find a way past Fortaleza EC's compact .
  • 62' Time for substitution for Sao Paulo FC. Pablo Felipe is replaced by Marquinhos.
  • 67' Antonio Galeano is having his name booked by the referee on 67.
  • 70' Rodrigo Nestor makes way for Gabriel Sara at the 70 minute mark. A tactical switch from Sao Paulo FC.
  • 72' Fortaleza EC player sees a Yellow card in front of him.
  • 72' A tactical swap from Fortaleza EC — Romarinho on, Matheus off on 72 minutes.
  • 74' The Fortaleza EC manager makes a substitution. David departs to be replaced by Osvaldo.
  • 74' Against the run of play, Robson has scored! This game has turned on its head.
  • 75' Robson adds to his 0 season tally! Fortaleza EC lead 0-2 — and this changes everything.
  • 80' Over 80 minutes have gone by without a meaningful attack. The supporters want more.
  • 85' It looks like no one’s ball. São Paulo FC is used to counterattacking playing. None of the sides are ready to take the lead.
  • 86' The crowd applauds Antonio Galeano as he leaves the pitch. Vitor Bueno steps in for Sao Paulo FC.
  • 88' Igor Torres is ready to make an impact after coming on for Robson at the 88 minute mark.
  • It finishes all square. São Paulo FC and Fortaleza EC share the spoils 0-1.

Lineups

Sao Paulo FC Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

Fortaleza EC Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Juan Pablo Vojvoda

H2H

H2H Top Scorers

PlayerGoals
Robson 3
Luciano 3
David 2
Wellington Paulista 2
Juan Lucero 2
Gabriel 1
Andre Silva 1
Imanol Machuca 1

Head to Head

2021-07-17 Sao Paulo FC 0–1 Fortaleza EC 2020-11-14 Fortaleza EC 2–3 Sao Paulo FC 2020-08-13 Sao Paulo FC 1–0 Fortaleza EC 2019-10-05 Sao Paulo FC 2–1 Fortaleza EC 2019-05-12 Fortaleza EC 0–1 Sao Paulo FC

Sao Paulo FC Form

2021-07-17 Sao Paulo FC 0–1 Fortaleza EC L 2021-07-10 Sao Paulo FC 1–0 EC Bahia W 2021-07-08 SC Internacional 0–2 Sao Paulo FC W 2021-07-04 Sao Paulo FC 1–2 RB Bragantino L 2021-07-01 SC Corinthians Paulista 0–0 Sao Paulo FC D 2021-06-27 Ceará SC 1–1 Sao Paulo FC D

Fortaleza EC Form

2021-07-17 Sao Paulo FC 0–1 Fortaleza EC W 2021-07-11 Fortaleza EC 1–0 SC Corinthians Paulista W 2021-07-07 Fortaleza EC 4–0 América FC W 2021-07-03 CA Paranaense 2–1 Fortaleza EC L 2021-06-30 Fortaleza EC 3–2 Chapecoense AF W 2021-06-27 Gremio FBPA 0–0 Fortaleza EC D

Predictions

Prediction accuracy
3 / 4
1.12 Sao Paulo FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
0.96 Fortaleza EC xG
I would bet for: Sao Paulo FC or Draw 70% + Under 2.5 goals 66%

Match Result

✗ Wrong
Sao Paulo FC39% Draw32% Fortaleza EC29%
Actual: Fortaleza EC win

Both Teams to Score

✓ Correct
Yes43% 0% No57%
Avg goals/match: 2.08
Actual: No — clean sheet

Over / Under Goals

✓ O/U 2.5
Line Over Under
± 0.5 85%
15%
± 1.5 62%
38%
± 2.5 34%
66%
± 3.5 16%
84%
± 4.5 7%
93%

Double Chance

Sao Paulo FC or Draw
70%
Draw or Fortaleza EC
61%
Sao Paulo FC or Fortaleza EC
68%

Half-Time Result

✓ Correct
Sao Paulo FC26% Draw54% Fortaleza EC20%
Actual: Draw at HT

Correct Score

✓ In top 12
0 – 0
14.9%
1 – 1
14.4%
1 – 0
12.7%
0 – 1
Actual
2 – 0
7.5%
2 – 1
7.3%
1 – 2
6.2%
0 – 2
5.5%
2 – 2
3.6%
3 – 1
2.8%
3 – 0
2.8%
1 – 3
2%

Asian Handicap — Sao Paulo FC

Handicap Sao Paulo FC covers Push Fortaleza EC covers
-2.5 5% — 95%
-2 5% 11% 84%
-1.5 16% — 84%
-1 16% 22% 63%
-0.5 37% — 63%
+0.5 71% — 29%
+1 71% 18% 11%
+1.5 89% — 11%
+2 89% 8% 3%
+2.5 97% — 3%

Clean Sheet

Sao Paulo FC keeps clean sheet
39% ✓
Fortaleza EC keeps clean sheet
33% ✗

Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.